and this morning at the markets i found the cutest little vintage children's chair.

i didn't really give it a second look at first, then thought of what i could do with some chalk paint and had to take it home- and paint it up straight away of course! it could do with having the springs replaced, or could have been reupholstered, but that would have all cost a small fortune.

but with one coat of chalk paint over the vinyl- yes only one coat, it is totally transformed. i rubbed it over with clear wax too. the chalk paint gives the vinyl an almost suede look/finish.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

so i finally got my hands on some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. about flipping time!

and because i had to keep a child home from school today, i had the chance to get out my poor dusty paintbrush!

this cute number has been painted in Annie Sloan's Duck Egg Blue. the paint gives a fabulous coverage, and i couldn't believe it only needed one coat of paint. no prep coat either. just a quick wipe down before i started.

once dry, i applied the clear wax with an old cloth. it definitely deepens the colour tone of the paint when rubbed on. i can see now i've uploaded the photos that i've missed some spots- i think i need a little practice with the whole wax application. the clear wax gives a lovely smooth sheen to the finished product.

i love how it also brings out the timber colour where the edges have been sanded.

such a pretty piece now :)

i also painted up a timber frame in Duck Egg Blue, but didn't apply any wax.

you can see the difference between wax and no wax below. again, only one coat was applied.

about me

I'm a Mum to 2 girls, and live in sunny Brisbane. I love to decorate and furnish my home with vintage pieces, Ikea, eBay purchases and market and op shops finds. I have a weakness for scrolly chippy wrought iron furniture, and have a habit of painting everything white that crosses my path. I'm a primary teacher and teach part time at my daughter's school, as well as doing supply teaching. Although this keeps me busy, I can always find time for a coffee with friends and never miss a visit to my local 'trash n treasure' Sunday markets. I started this blog so that I can stop boring my face book friends with all my vintage finds, transformations around my home and 'before and after' pics of things I paint.